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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 05:31 PM
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Looks cool, Welcome from Michigan.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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i just got a nightster last weekend. first bike for me too. I am absolutely hooked.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 06:44 PM
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i just got a nightster last weekend. first bike for me too. I am absolutely hooked.
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This is original....2 welcomes with 1 post.
You guys enjoy the bikes and the Forums too.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Grats to you both on your rides. Enjoy the colors for sure. They poofed on the 2009 model.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Grats to you both on your rides. Enjoy the colors for sure. They poofed on the 2009 model.
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I don't think they've released all the 09 model info
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Old Jul 23, 2008 | 08:05 PM
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sweet ride, you've got good taste
 
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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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What's everyones opinion on front turn signals? I was thinking about ditching them

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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:46 PM
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Well, make this three newbies for this post.
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I just bought an '09 1200c today.&nbsp\\; They are delivering it to me tomorrow morning.&nbsp\\; My cage is a Mustang, so I could not&nbsp\\;haul it home today.&nbsp\\; I originally thought I was going to pick up the Roadster, because I wanted the mid controls and big tank.&nbsp\\; But after sitting on the Classic, I thought the forwards were comfortable.&nbsp\\; I also came close to choosing a Nightster, but I wanted the larger tank.&nbsp\\;
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I went to two dealers, the first right by me in South County St. Louis only had one Nightster in.&nbsp\\; I drove about 25 miles south to Surdyke H-D, and they had a couple to choose from.&nbsp\\; That '09 had just&nbsp\\;been uncrated this week they said.
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I thought about just riding it home, and taking a cab back for my car, but it was raining.&nbsp\\; I've been off a street bike for about 3-4 years, and that was a 700.&nbsp\\; I did not want to be working the rust off, on a bigger bike in the rain.&nbsp\\; Now it is just going to be tough waiting till tomorrow.
 
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cngrats to all three of you and good riding.
 
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